Casemiro's struggles sum up Man Utd's ongoing midfield woes
by Ben McAleer
at jueves, sep. 21 2023 15:15
When a team goes to Bayern Munich and scores three times, more often than not they'd leave the Allianz Arena with a positive result. Manchester United, though, returned to England with nothing to show for their efforts, however, as they succumbed to a 4-3 defeat. Rasmus Hojlund scored his first goal...
How Douglas Luiz established himself as Aston Villa's difference-maker
by Sam Tighe
at jueves, sep. 21 2023 11:10
97th minute game-winning penalties are supposed to be tense affairs. Deep into stoppage time, three points in the balance, the line between success and failure thin enough to crack at any moment - no wonder the Villa Park terraces watched through webbed fingers as Douglas Luiz stepped up to the mark...
Much-improved Mudryk performance offers Chelsea fans glimpse of true potential
by Ben McAleer
at martes, sep. 19 2023 12:30
Having persisted with a three-man defence in the opening weeks of the Premier League campaign, Mauricio Pochettino finally reverted to his bread-and-butter system in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth. While it was a lopsided 4-2-3-1 with Levi Colwill operating at left-back and Malo Gusto on the oppo...
Jeremy Doku proving to be Manchester City's perfect wildcard
by Sam McGuire
at lunes, sep. 18 2023 08:35
In Malo Gusto, Chelsea finally have sufficient wing-back cover for Reece James
by Ben McAleer
at viernes, sep. 15 2023 14:55
When Reece James limped off in Chelsea's opening weekend 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino suggested he was withdrawn due to tiredness rather than injury. A few days later, the Blues boss confirmed James had sustained a hamstring problem. It's a hamstring. It's not a few days, a few weeks...
Inter hitman Lautaro Martinez on course to become world's best striker
by Jacque Talbot
at viernes, sep. 15 2023 08:21
Lautaro Martinez is already in the higher echelon of strikers in the top five leagues. His consistent output for Inter Milan, being their top-scorer in all competitions for the past two seasons, has made him one of the most prolific players in Europe. But this season, he is on course to smash his go...
Why Eze’s fine form will ensure Crystal Palace finish in the top half
by Greg Lea
at miércoles, sep. 13 2023 08:02
While the likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham look like nailed-on starters at Euro 2024, there are other places in the England side up for grabs.Gareth Southgate has to take many different factors into account, of which form is only one of them. But a strong season from a particular...
Alexis Mac Allister proving the perfect deep-lying playmaker for Liverpool
by Sam McGuire
at lunes, sep. 11 2023 08:35
Why Scotland showings offer McTominay hope of reviving Man Utd career
by Ben McAleer
at domingo, sep. 10 2023 16:35
Familiar names lead the top scorer charts in Euro 2024 qualifying. Rasmus Hojlund, Romelu Lukaku and, er, Scott McTominay each sit on six goals apiece at the time of writing as they seek to help their respective nation book their spot at next summer's tournament in Germany. The former pair's inclusi...
Who is Victor Boniface? The Nigerian striker setting the Bundesliga alight
by Yash Shah
at sábado, sep. 9 2023 12:52
Nigeria have been churning out some exciting forwards in recent years. Victor Osimhen and Gift Orban spring to mind, but a player who is currently making headlines is new Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface.Africa has always been a gold mine of footballing talent, but Scandinavian clubs are ren...